Somali pirates reportedly free two German hostages
                   
reuters.co.uk     08-Aug-2008            

BOSASSO, Somalia (Reuters) - Pirates freed two Germans on Friday who they had held hostage in remote northern Somalia since June, said local elders and a source close to the gang. "They have released the two Germans," said an accomplice of the pirates, who gave his name as Yusuf. "They are well and we will be taking them to... [read full story]                    


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Sudanese forces attack Darfur rebel bases - insurgents

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By Andrew Heavens KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese forces launched ground and air attacks on two rebel bases in North Darfur on Saturday, killing an unknown number of people, insurgent groups said. Leaders from three rebel...                    

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